FARMINGTON — A Jay woman accused of setting fire to a mobile home in August was indicted by a grand jury Thursday. Amanda Morey, 28, was indicted on one count of arson involving an Aug. 5 fire. A conviction on the charge carries a sentence of up to 30 years in prison. Firefighters from several […]
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Two teens charged in house fire
LIVERMORE FALLS — State fire investigators charged two area teenagers Thursday with trespassing at a vacant house that caught fire Tuesday night, Sgt. Joel Davis of the Office of the State Fire Marshal said Friday. Davis said investigators determined the two were in the house on Bridge Street and knocked over a drop light that […]
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Perry, Maine Man charged in Down East forest fires
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — The Maine Forest Service says a Perry man’s been charged with five counts of arson in connection with several Down East forest fires. After several months of intense investigation, 37-year-old Timothy Tiess was charged with setting several small fires in July in remote forested areas in Washington County. The fires reportedly […]
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Bail amended for arson suspect
FARMINGTON — A District Court judge set bail at personal recognizance and supervised release under a pretrial service agreement on Monday for a Jay woman accused of setting fire to her mobile home on Friday. Judge Valerie Stanfill also prohibited Amanda Morey from possessing incendiary devices at the state’s request. State fire investigators arrested Morey, […]
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Mobile home owner charged in arson case
JAY — A local woman whose home on BJ’s Lane was heavily damaged by fire Thursday afternoon is accused of setting fire to the same home Friday morning. State fire investigator Edward Hastings IV on Friday arrested homeowner Amanda Morey, 27, on a charge of arson, said Sgt. Joel Davis of the State Fire Marshal’s […]
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Old Orchard Beach nightclub owner vows to reopen after fire
OLD ORCHARD BEACH, Maine (AP) — The manager of a beachfront nightclub in Maine’s Old Orchard Beach is vowing to rebuild after a fire destroyed the building where it was located. The fire at the Galaxy nightclub was reported about 8:30 a.m. Monday. Galaxy manager Danny Sisson says he’s grateful the club was closed and […]
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Phillips couple charged in arson, theft case
FARMINGTON — Two Phillips residents are accused of destroying a house in June 2010 and of collecting more than $10,000 in insurance money, according to court documents. Joseph T. Smith, 65, and his girlfriend, Sheila A. Abbott, 56, were indicted on felony charges of arson and theft by insurance deception, according to court documents. Each […]
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Maine officials have suspect in string of 7 fires
ACTON — Fire officials say they have a suspect in a string of seven fires that were reported in the overnight hours in the same area of the small southern Maine town of Acton. Sgt. Joel Davis from the state fire marshal’s office says the suspect is being medically evaluated. No charges have been filed, […]
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Fire damages Livermore Falls business, ruled arson
LIVERMORE FALLS —Fire officials are investigating a fire was intentionally set in the doorway of The Treasure Chest on Depot Street early Wednesday, fire Chief Gerry Pineau said. They are asking anyone with information about the fire to call Livermore Falls police at 897-3424 or state fire investigators at 657-3030. About 45 firefighters from Livermore […]
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Woman confirms husband died in fire
READFIELD, Maine (AP) — A Maine woman has confirmed that her husband’s body was discovered in their Readfield home after a fire. The body was burned beyond recognition Wednesday, and state police are awaiting DNA tests to confirm the victim’s identity. But Janet Orr says there’s little doubt it was her husband, Robert. A man […]